Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-consuming
Adjective
/ɔːl kənˈsjuː.mɪŋ/
Definition
Having a tendency to take up all of one’s attention or energy entirely.
Examples
- Her all-consuming passion for painting led her to neglect other important aspects of her life.
- He had an all-consuming desire to succeed, driving him to work long hours daily.
Meaning
All-consuming is used to describe something that occupies or requires all of your focus and resources, often leaving little room for anything else.
Synonyms
- Overwhelming
- Total
- Absorbing
- Engulfing
